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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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